MAHE Bengaluru to Host Times Higher Education Asia Universities Summit 2027 in India

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, will host the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia Universities Summit 2027 at its Bengaluru campus from 20 to 22 April 2027, marking the first time the prestigious international higher education summit will be held in India.
The summit will bring together university leaders, scholars, policymakers, researchers and industry representatives to exchange ideas and discuss the evolving priorities of higher education across Asia and beyond. It will provide a platform to examine the opportunities and challenges facing universities as the higher education sector undergoes expansion and transformation.
The 2027 summit will centre on the theme “Talent, transition and scale: Leading in an era of expansion.” Discussions will address key issues shaping higher education, including talent development, technological transformation, internationalisation, research and innovation, demographic change and climate resilience.
A major highlight of the event will be the live reveal of THE Asia University Rankings 2027, alongside the winners’ ceremony for THE Asia Awards 2027. The events will bring together leading institutions and higher education professionals from across the region.
Dr H S Ballal, Pro Chancellor, MAHE, said hosting the Times Higher Education Asia Universities Summit in India highlights the nation's growing role in global higher education. He said, “MAHE is proud to host this international event at our Bengaluru campus and to participate in discussions that could shape the future of universities, education, and research across Asia.”
Dr Sharath K. Rao, Vice Chancellor, MAHE, said the summit would provide an important opportunity to promote meaningful dialogue on the future of higher education in Asia. He said, “As the summit comes to India for the first time, MAHE looks forward to welcoming university leaders, academicians, policymakers and industry representatives to Bengaluru and to creating opportunities for knowledge exchange, collaboration and innovation.”
The summit will also showcase MAHE Bengaluru's technology and innovation environment, giving international delegates an opportunity to engage with the university’s academic and research ecosystem. The event is expected to serve as a forum for discussions on the priorities and developments influencing higher education institutions across Asia and beyond.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education is an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University offering more than 400 specialisations across Health Sciences (HS), Management, Law, Humanities & Social Sciences (MLHS), and Technology & Science (T&S). Its constituent units operate across campuses in Manipal, Mangalore, Bengaluru, Jamshedpur and Dubai.
With a track record in academics, state-of-the-art infrastructure and significant contributions to research, MAHE has earned national and international recognition. In 2020, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, awarded the university the prestigious Institution of Eminence status. MAHE is currently ranked 3rd in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 rankings and is a preferred choice for students seeking a transformative learning experience and enriching campus life, as well as for national and multinational corporations seeking top talent.
The Times Higher Education Asia Universities Summit 2027 will take place from 20 to 22 April 2027 at the MAHE campus in Govindapura, Yelahanka, Bengaluru. Hosted by MAHE and organised by Times Higher Education, the summit will bring international higher education stakeholders together to discuss talent, technological change, institutional expansion and the future direction of universities across Asia.